Go back
Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 07 September 2025

Apply for this job

Job summary

The Head Chef role at Aria Healthcare in Liss, Hampshire is a great opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of this 34-bed Residential & Dementia Care Home. With a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk, Aria Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care and dining experiences.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team to prepare and serve high-quality, creative meals using the best fresh ingredients. You will have the opportunity to mentor your team and showcase your culinary flair, while also adhering to healthcare catering standards and regulations. The role offers straight shifts with no evenings, and a supported induction to learn the technical skills required in the healthcare setting.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of Residential and Dementia Care Homes, dedicated to delivering compassionate and person-centred care. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.65 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1342330803

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • East Hill Drive, Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7RR
  • 34 bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full-time 40 hours; working alternate weekends
  • £16.65 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Holiday & days out discounts 
  • Long service awards 
  • Recognition programme 
  • And much more!

We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example, mentor your team and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality.  The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings!  There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • East Hill Drive, Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7RR
  • 34 bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full-time 40 hours; working alternate weekends
  • £16.65 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Holiday & days out discounts 
  • Long service awards 
  • Recognition programme 
  • And much more!

We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example, mentor your team and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality.  The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings!  There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting, with a strong understanding of nutrition and catering for diverse dietary requirements. Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, as well as the creativity to develop innovative, appetizing menus.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting, with a strong understanding of nutrition and catering for diverse dietary requirements. Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, as well as the creativity to develop innovative, appetizing menus.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Aria Healthcare

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.65 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1342330803

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR


Privacy notice

Aria Care's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)